Zitat:Kacır; SOM-J achieves full engagement on sea target test
13 Oct 2025, 18:05 3 mins
Turkiye
Weapon / Missile
Kacır; SOM-J achieves full engagement on sea target test TurDef
The SOM-J was made by TÜBİTAK SAGE and Roketsan working together. During telemetry analysis, it showed that it could fly steadily, hit its target wit precision, and follow all of its mission requirements. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the Minister of Industry and Technology, said the test "shows how advanced Türkiye's engineering skills are."

SOM-J performed its cruise in sea-skimming conditions, differently from the previous test. Sea skimming is a common technique to evade detection from enemy defences by taking advantage of horizon effects. Sea skimming also reduces the chances of being hit when coupled with terminal manoeuvres.